Can we talk dessert party?

[Darth Insidious]

No idea. We didn’t go yet . But she was ok when we were like in the regular crowd. So I can’t imagine this being worse than that

Lol. I hope you have a great trip!

 

[ninafeliz]

I saw photos from this and thought the viewing angle was meh. We have a 5 year old and did the after party one

Here are our pictures from the seats and treats party Feb 24th. If is off center and there is that darned tree, but I though it was worth it to have the seat and not fight for a spot in the garden. Most people don’t seem to agree with me, but I didn’t want the stress of eating and then needing a spot, or taking the time to hold a spot early and then eat after. So it worked for us. Sorry two are sideways, I can’t remember how to turn them.

 

[Jacq7414]

Here are our pictures from the seats and treats party Feb 24th. If is off center and there is that darned tree, but I though it was worth it to have the seat and not fight for a spot in the garden. Most people don’t seem to agree with me, but I didn’t want the stress of eating and then needing a spot, or taking the time to hold a spot early and then eat after. So it worked for us. Sorry two are sideways, I can’t remember how to turn them.
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Thanks for the photos! It’s easier for us because we just have one. But the views are pretty good for seats and treats

 

[MainMom]

Hi! Going to WDW for the first time next month with husband and two kids, 6 and 9, and I asked our Disney agent to book a fireworks dessert party because I remembered having that book for our originally planned April 2020 trip. The reservation says it's the pre-party at Tomorrowland. I don't see anything about garden viewing area in it; is that a different party? Is what I booked okay for my kids' ages? It seems to start at 7:30 but I think fireworks aren't until 9pm--do people get there right at 7:30 or...? Thanks!!

We usually get there right around 7:30, get our treats, relax and talk about our trip. Then we head over to the viewing area.

 

[Lilias]

Just a tip for anyone doing the afterparty

If the park remains open following the fireworks, everyone staying in the parks is corraled through Tomorrowland terrace. It's a nightmare. If you were hoping to avoid being stuck in a sea of humanity, you need the preparty. There is no escort. Only pain

 

[MainMom]

Just a tip for anyone doing the afterparty

If the park remains open following the fireworks, everyone staying in the parks is corraled through Tomorrowland terrace. It's a nightmare. If you were hoping to avoid being stuck in a sea of humanity, you need the preparty. There is no escort. Only pain

Thanks for this information! I was considering the after party, but I think we will just stick with the preparty and hang out in the viewing area while the crowds mass exit.

 

[Lilias]

The garden filled up extremely fast also, so maybe powereat your desserts lol

 

[jaysmom4285]

We did the pre party in early December 2021. The crowds in general then were greater than I had seen in early December for years, but they probably weren't as big as some of the crowds in the last few weeks. At any rate, we went over to the viewing area about a half hour or so before the fireworks. The area did look very crowded, but that was mostly because so many people were sitting or sprawling on the grass, and it was hard to even walk without stepping on someone. We took our usual spot on the back rail and waited. When the announcement was made that the show was starting and the CMs asked everyone to stand, just about everyone did get up, and most of them moved forward en masse, leaving a large swath of open space in front of us. I'm just saying that it can look really crowded because people are taking up so much real estate, but if you stay at the back. most of them will move forward, giving you some breathing room . And the view is just fine from the back rail.

 

[maryj11]

Here are our pictures from the seats and treats party Feb 24th. If is off center and there is that darned tree, but I though it was worth it to have the seat and not fight for a spot in the garden. Most people don’t seem to agree with me, but I didn’t want the stress of eating and then needing a spot, or taking the time to hold a spot early and then eat after. So it worked for us. Sorry two are sideways, I can’t remember how to turn them.
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They need to cut that darn tree down if they are charging for that view

 

[Shrfleen]

We did the After Party on 3/8. Please be aware, the railing is reserved for strollers. We (everyone standing back there) were not told this prior to finding our spots and had to move after sitting there for 45 minutes. Getting back to the terrace for the actual party was a nightmare. I ended up getting split from my party and had to locate them in line. We did not have any children in our party but I think the children who were there could mostly see over the adults if they stayed toward the back or were right up front. We had at least one father put his child on his shoulders to view from a spot in the middle.

 

[Lilias]

Hrm. We were there on 3/9 and didn't have to move for strollers and the back railing was packed.

It didn't stop parents from putting their kids on their shoulders right in front of me though, ha.

 

[deedubb]

Are the spring rolls and ooey gooey toffee cake gone?

 

[ItsOnlyMoney]

Are the spring rolls and ooey gooey toffee cake gone?

WE were there the end of Jan. No spring rolls or toffee cake but apple cinnamon crepes were available

 

[Disturbia]

Crepes are being offered now.

They need to bring back the stations, esp since they have them on the dessert cruise.

Also, strollers are not allowed in the dessert party buffet area.

 

[Disturbia]

We did the After Party on 3/8. Please be aware, the railing is reserved for strollers. We (everyone standing back there) were not told this prior to finding our spots and had to move after sitting there for 45 minutes. Getting back to the terrace for the actual party was a nightmare. I ended up getting split from my party and had to locate them in line. We did not have any children in our party but I think the children who were there could mostly see over the adults if they stayed toward the back or were right up front. We had at least one father put his child on his shoulders to view from a spot in the middle.

No one told us this when we went with a stroller. It was our first time there so we didn’t know how it worked. Every few minutes a CM would show up and scream that the railing was for wheelchairs (said nothing about strollers).

It would have been nice as there were a couple of people sitting on the grass who got upset and didn’t know they were going to have to stand up.

 

[Disturbia]

Thanks for this information! I was considering the after party, but I think we will just stick with the preparty and hang out in the viewing area while the crowds mass exit.

It’s not too bad and you don’t have to go to the dessert party area right away (we didn’t know this). You can take a few rides, but need to get back before it ends (10 pm? on a 9 pm fireworks night).

 

[Shrfleen]

No one told us this when we went with a stroller. It was our first time there so we didn’t know how it worked. Every few minutes a CM would show up and scream that the railing was for wheelchairs (said nothing about strollers).

It would have been nice as there were a couple of people sitting on the grass who got upset and didn’t know they were going to have to stand up.

The cast members were escorting people with strollers into and thru the garden viewing area on 3/8. I'm assuming this is a CM preference on how those situations are handled. the railing at the front of the viewing area is for wheelchair/scooters but we were in the back and were told to move for the strollers.

 

[Disturbia]

The cast members were escorting people with strollers into and thru the garden viewing area on 3/8. I'm assuming this is a CM preference on how those situations are handled. the railing at the front of the viewing area is for wheelchair/scooters but we were in the back and were told to move for the strollers.

They probably recently changed this due to complaints. On our party day back in Nov there was only one CM guarding the entrance and clearing the walkways. The party was overcrowded (but many CMs were near the party check-in area chatting) but we had a great view considering we entered 20 mins before fireworks. We are repeating it just for that reason.

I got closer to the front railing with our 5 and 13 year old (left some room for other kids). Our 2 year old was sleeping in her stroller and it was in the middle of the viewing area (next to the big tree). I would strongly suggest not getting up to the front railing. The middle-back area has a clearer view without the shrubs.

 

[KayKayJS]

Man, finding an available time is tough. Did you guys login at midnight?

 

[Disturbia]

I actually checked midnight and didn't see anything available for May15. We are going in less than 2 weeks and so Disney just added extra hours Friday and will add more MK dining today (not dessert parties because hour changes don't impact fireworks shows).